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Food Security Project

Spring 2017 Workshops

No RSVP is needed for these workshops. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early to sign in and pick up any materials available at the workshop.

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Workshop Presented by Date/Time Location

Nutrition Myths and Facts

Health and nutrition is a popular topic for discussion. What foods are good? What diet is best? What should I stay away from?  How can you separate fact from fiction? In this free workshop we will explore the top nutrition myths and also discuss how to find good health information.  At the end of the presentation workshop participants will have a chance to ask the Dietitian nutrition questions.

Student Health and Counseling Center

February 17, 2017

10:00 to 11:00 am

Library 2206

Bites to Bytes: Digitally tracking food and exercise

Tracking food, exercise, and other healthy habits can assist you in achieving your health and fitness goals.  There are a number of apps and other digital health tools available and more health professionals are recommending their use.

In this free workshop we will cover:

•Advantages of tracking food, fitness, sleep and other health habits

•How to choose from among the many digital tracking tools available

•How to accurately input information and how to interpret the results

Student Health and Counseling Center

March 14, 2017

10:00 am to 11:00 

Library 2206

Bites to Bytes: Digitally tracking food and exercise

Tracking food, exercise, and other healthy habits can assist you in achieving your health and fitness goals.  There are a number of apps and other digital health tools available and more health professionals are recommending their use.

In this free workshop we will cover:

•Advantages of tracking food, fitness, sleep and other health habits

•How to choose from among the many digital tracking tools available

•How to accurately input information and how to interpret the results

Student Health and Counseling Center

March 22, 2017

3:00 to 4:00 pm

Library 2206

Starting a Walking Program

Are you a busy student looking for an easy way to be more active? Attend our mini-workshop and learn how to start a walking program for fitness and better health.

In this free workshop we will cover:

•Health benefits of walking

•Fitness goals

•Tracking steps with a pedometer

•Hydration and safety

All workshop participants will receive a free pedometer (step counter)

Student Health and Counseling Center

April 5, 2017

12:15 to 12:45 pm mini-workshop

Library 2206


Request a Presentation

In an effort to raise awareness about food insecurity on campus and the resources available to students, we have created several presentations to be shared with students and staff.

You may request a presentation by emailing Jessica Medina. Please include the following information:

  • Day and time you would like the presentation
  • Audience type (students, faculty, staff, community partners, club/organization)
  • Contact information
  • Any specific information you would like covered in your presentation.